India’s Central Bank Explains Why It Blocked Banks From Using Cryptos in Court Filing
21.1.2020
The Reserve Bank of India has said in a court filing that it had "ringfenced" financial institutions from dealing with digital assets over perceived risks, but hadn't banned cryptos
Australian Financial Regulator Could Oversee Facebook’s Calibra Wallet
21.1.2020
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority proposed a fintech regulatory framework that would have it oversee Libra’s corresponding Calibra wallet
Indian Minister Inaugurates Blockchain Center of Excellence in Bengaluru
21.1.2020
A Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology has been inaugurated by Indian Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Bengaluru. It will facilitate various government departments in their blockchain work, leading to large scale deployment of blockchain applications. Also read: Regulatory Roundup:...
CME Bitcoin Options Volume Doubles One Week After Launch, Hits $5.3M
21.1.2020
Institutional interest seems all the more apparent as the latest Bitcoin options product sees higher volumes
Do Custodians Wield Undue Influence on Crypto Market Prices?
21.1.2020
Noelle Acheson warns of the consolidating power of crypto custodians, and the influence this could have on asset prices
Monerium to Issue E-Money on the Algorand Blockchain In New Partnership
21.1.2020
Blockchain protocol Algorand and licensed e-money issuer Monerium have signed a non-exclusive partnership for 2020
Bitcoin and Altcoins Consolidate Above Key Uptrend Supports
21.1.2020
Recently, bitcoin price corrected lower below USD 9,000 and USD 8,850. However, BTC/USD found a strong buying interest near the USD 8,550 support area. The price is currently (09:00 UTC) consolidating and it could climb higher once there is a clear break above USD 8,720 and USD 8,780.
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Britain’s Tax Agency Cracking Down on Crypto Tax Evasion
21.1.2020
Britain’s highest tax authority, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has issued a request for blockchain analysis tools. The main goal, per the request, is to find and implement technology that allows the government to track and tax cryptocurrency users.
The problem facing the British...
Canada Forges $130,000 Development Deal for Steel-Tracking Blockchain
21.1.2020
The Canadian government has awarded enterprise blockchain startup Mavennet a procurement contract for the development of an on-chain steel-tracking platform
Turkish City Developing Crypto and Blockchain Solutions for Public Services
21.1.2020
The city of Konya, Turkey is developing its own coin with the aim of providing blockchain-based payments for public services
Fairspin Players Won Almost USD 7m in 2019
21.1.2020
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Online casinos have existed for almost as long as the internet itself, and a growing number of them now utilize the blockchain technology for increased transparency and security. However...
These Online Stores Are Bitcoin Only
21.1.2020
The number of stores that accept cryptocurrencies such as BTC and BCH is growing. But while such stores will accept bitcoin alongside existing fiat payments, a handful operate in reverse. These online shops are bitcoin only and they’ve no intention of accepting fiat currency – ever....